MOCATALKS: Art, Nature, & Poetry: An Artistic Journey with Wei Jia

For painter Wei Jia, the label "contemporary Chinese painter" is an oversimplification of his identity as a transnational, multimedia artist. Expressionistic abstraction and traditional Chinese calligraphy burst in spontaneous flourishes throughout his paintings, creating a multi-layered sense of lineage that liberates his work from the limits of tradition. In conjunction with MOCA's latest exhibition, Oil & Water: Reinterpreting Ink, this MOCATALKS features a gallery tour and talk led by artist Wei Jia, who will reflect on his artistic vision, the elements of his work - from paper to calligraphy - and his techniques – repeated cycles of tearing, mounting and painting using handmade paper, gouache, and ink on canvas.